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Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter season two
The former Game of Thrones actor joins the HBO adaptation after Hoult exited due to production scheduling conflicts.
The short version
- Kit Harington has been cast as Defense Against the Dark Arts professor Gilderoy Lockhart for the second season of HBO's Harry Potter television series.
- Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult, who exited the role because of scheduling conflicts with the filming of the film Man of Tomorrow.
- Season two is scheduled to begin filming this fall, following the premiere of season one on December 25.
Key facts
- Kit Harington has officially joined the cast of HBO's Harry Potter series for its second season as Gilderoy Lockhart.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Nicholas Hoult was originally attached to play Lockhart but departed the role due to production scheduling conflicts.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Harington previously performed the voice for the character of Gilderoy Lockhart in a full-cast audio production of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
- Filming for season two is expected to start this fall, with season one set to premiere on December 25.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]